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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.08, 22,033.24 and 8,892.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.08, 22,033.24 and 8,892.50 is: 12,271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.08 : 22,033.24 = 8,892.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.08/22,033.24 = 8,892.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.08x = 22,033.24 × 8,892.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.08x = 195,930,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,930,586.70/15,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,271.68

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